Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 ZK-NZH operating NZ52 Auckland – Nadi was around half way into the flight this morning when it turned back to Auckland. After around 90 minutes on the ground the aircraft departed for Nadi again using callsign NZ52D. The reason for the diversion is not yet clear.

Air New Zealand A320SL ZK-OXF operating NZ675 Auckland – Dunedin diverted to Christchurch this afternoon due to weather at Dunedin. The aircraft then positioned Christchurch – Auckland as NZ6204. As a result NZ674 Dunedin – Auckland was cancelled.

Air New Zealand A320 ZK-OJI positioned Auckland – Queenstown as NZ6231 this afternoon in order to operate a Queenstown – Sydney charter as NZ1963. The aircraft then positioned Sydney – Auckland as NZ6002.

Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 ZK-NZI operated NZ99 Auckland – Tokyo Narita this morning, however the return NZ90 has been delayed overnight. It is not clear whether this is due to a technical or a crew issue.

Air New Zealand A320 ZK-OAB, which has been under maintenance at Christchurch since 14th November, positioned Christchurch – Auckland as NZ6202 this morning then returned to service operating NZ639 Auckland – Queenstown.

Air New Zealand A320 ZK-OJA positioned Auckland – Sydney as NZ6001 early this morning in order to operate a Sydney – Queenstown charter rotation as NZ1962/NZ1963. The aircraft then positioned Sydney – Auckland as NZ6002.

Air New Zealand A320 ZK-OJG, which was at Wellington during the earthquake in the early hours of yesterday morning and which did not operate in service yesterday, positioned Wellington – Christchurch for maintenance this morning as NZ6231.

Air New Zealand A320SL ZK-OXC operating the Dunedin – Wellington sector of NZ410 Dunedin – Wellington – Auckland diverted to Christchurch this morning due to weather at Christchurch. The flight was terminated at Christchurch and the Wellington – Auckland sector was cancelled.

Air New Zealand A320SL ZK-OXB operating NZ603 Wellington – Queenstown diverted to Invercargill then afternoon due to weather. The aircraft then positioned Invercargill – Dunedin – Auckland as NZ6202. As a result NZ604 Queenstown – Wellington was cancelled.

Air New Zealand A320 ZK-OAB operating NZ681 Wellington – Dunedin diverted to Christchurch this morning. This appears to have been due to weather at Dunedin although the aircraft descended direct into Christchurch.

Air New Zealand A320SL ZK-OXI operating NZ445 Auckland – Wellington diverted via Palmerston North this afternoon due to weather at Wellington. The aircraft continued Palmerston North – Wellington as NZ445D shortly thereafter.

Air New Zealand A320SL ZK-OXB, which has been out of service at Christchurch since 30th October, positioned Christchurch – Auckland as NZ6212 this afternoon then returned to service operating NZ451 Auckland – Wellington.